Many children quit sports by age 11 because they are no longer fun, often due to early professionalization. Parents can re-engage their children by playing with them, inventing new games, and allowing ...

As official brand ambassadors, they’re giving back to the organization that first set them on their paths, championing the Youth Sports Alliance’s mission to ensure every child has the opportunity to ...

Editor’s Note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and performance through the lens of sports. Follow Peak here. At 13, Jannik Sinner left home to ...

If a kid genuinely wants to play a sport, then being around like-minded kids of a similar level is going to be fun—and try-outs can help them get there. Not to mention the fact that being on a ...

They’re in a league of their own! Studies suggest that over half of children aged 6 to 17 participate in youth sports. It’s essential to establish good habits around sleep, nutrition, hydration and ...

A 90-acre youth sports complex, Rockrose Sports Park, is being built in Amarillo, Texas. The $30 million project by the nonprofit Kids, Inc. is entirely funded by private donations. Construction is ...